Harold Simmons Death
Harold passed away on December 28, 2013 at the age of 82.
When did Harold Simmons die?
December 28, 2013How old was Harold Simmons when died?
82
Harold Simmons Birthday and Date of Death
Harold Simmons was born on May 13, 1931 and died on December 28, 2013. Harold was 82 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 13, 1931
Date of Death: December 28, 2013
Age at Death: 82
Harold Simmons - Biography
Harold Clark Simmons (May 13, 1931 – December 29, 2013) was an American businessman and billionaire whose banking expertise helped him develop the acquisition concept known as the leveraged buyout (LBO) to acquire various corporations. He was the owner of Contran Corporation and of Valhi, Inc., (a NYSE traded company about 90% controlled by Contran). As of 2006 he controlled 5 public companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange: NL Industries; Titanium Metals Corporation, the world's largest producer of titanium; Valhi, Inc., a multinational company with operations in the chemicals, component products, Waste Control Specialists (waste management), titanium metals industries; CompX International, manufacturer of ergonomic products, and Kronos Worldwide, leading producer and marketer of titanium dioxide.
